A scene set in an earlier time than the main story
Flashback
Boom! Smash!
Onomatopoeia
Idiom
The main character, often the hero, with a problem.
protagonist
The boy was as quiet as a mouse.
Metaphor
Simile
When a story makes the reader feel an emotion or vibe
Mood
The narrator uses the word “you;” a rare point of view
2nd Person Point of View
An object or idea used to represent a separate idea
Symbolism
Descriptive or sensory language that helps a reader create a mental picture
Imagery
Name the parts of the plotline.
A character battles against another character. This is a ________________ conflict.
character vs. character
The narrator knows everything about one character and calls him/her by name
Third Person Limited
The narrator talks about themselves, and uses the word “I”
First Person Point of View
A hint at a future plot event
Foreshadowing
A character battles something internally (inside head or heart). This is a ___________________ conflict.
character vs. self
Ice cream is happiness in a bowl.
Personification
Metaphor
I have heard how hedgehogs hog the hedge.
Alliteration
Simile
I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!
simile
hyperbole
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
Polar bears have webbed front paws.
Polar bears have adapted to their environment.
When and where a story takes place
setting
In order to avoid getting hit by the water balloon, Jenna jumped out of the way and fell into the pool.
Situational Irony
The character opposing or going against the protagonist; often a villain
antagonist
This is the feeling or attitude the author has about a topic
Tone
In a crime drama, when you (the audience) knows who the criminal is, but the detective does not.
Dramatic Irony
“I missed the bus, forgot my lunch, and got into a fight with my sister, so it’s a GREAT day for a pop quiz!”
Verbal Irony
That shirt is pretty ugly.
Oxymoron
Metaphor
A character battles against rules, laws, a government, or culture. This is a ________________ conflict.
character vs. society
The message of a text
Theme
A struggle or problem.
conflict
The narrator knows everything about all characters and calls them by name
Third Person Omniscient
The leaves danced in the wind.
Onomatopoeia
Personification
We will have extra recess when pigs fly!
Simile
Idiom
A character battles a force like weather, disease, or animals. This is a __________________ conflict.
character vs. nature